Quick Guide to Gothic Jewelry
By Avery Quigley, American Gem Society With the changing of the seasons, the days will be getting shorter and the nights longer, darker, and colder. With that in mind, this week’s blog will feature “Gothic” jewelry. What ultimately makes jewelry considered “gothic”? Gothic jewelry is often characterized by its dark, mysterious, and sometimes macabre aesthetic, “Goth” can vary depending on individual preferences. Still there are a few common themes one can rely on when building a Gothic jewelry horde. The most obvious type of gothic jewelry would be the use of dark materials, emphasizing black or dark-colored stones and metal.